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Econet, are you ready for Starlink's direct-to-phone satellite offering?
Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.Accordi...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:20hrs | 2528 | by Staff reporter
South Africa plans to say goodbye to cash?
Despite the surging adoption of contactless payments in South Africa, more than half of the country still relies on cash as their dominant payment method, and the digital divide is slowing the migrati...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 13:54hrs | 3059 | by Staff reporter
Cheap mobile and fintech innovator a solution for the Zimbabwe market
Greydot Telecommunications Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Greydot Telecommunications Africa, is making significant strides in the telecommunications and fintech landscape across Southern Africa. Establishe...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 14:32hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland mourns Chief Marupi
A dark cloud has fallen over the Matebeleland region following the death of Chief Marupi, born Oaheng Nare, who passed away on Sunday in Harare after a short illness. The 28-year-old traditional leade...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Gwanda villagers
Residents of Gwanda South are living in fear following a daring armed robbery at the homestead of Chief Marupi last week, where gunmen made off with his newly allocated Isuzu double-cab vehicle, R2,70...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Condoms, whiskey at Pumula South Vuzu party, 38 children arrested
Police in Bulawayo apprehended 38 minors during a Vuzu party in Pumula South on Friday, following a tip-off from vigilant neighbors who reported suspicious activity at the location. The minors, primar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:34hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Anglo-Ndebele war celebrated 130 years on
Over the weekend, the epic Anglo-Ndebele war, fought 130 years ago, was commemorated in tribute to the numerous Ndebele men who lost their lives while resisting the seizure of their ancestral land. Th...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa named among only 17 black billionaires in the world
ACCORDING to Forbes, there are currently 2,640 billionaires in the world. They are collectively worth $12.2 trillion. The United States is the number one home of billionaires with 735 of them, followe...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and SA telcos hit hard by worsening energy crisis in the region
Telecommunication companies have been hit hard by the worsening energy crisis in the southern Africa region, which has seen daily national power grid electricity outages of up to 16 hours.The ...Published: 22 May 2023 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda villagers recover 100 stolen donkeys
A GWANDA anti-stocktheft campaign group, Gohole Diaspora Vulture Team, claims to have recovered at least 100 stolen donkeys.Gohole Diaspora Vulture Team chairperson Vodloza Sibanda said his gr...Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson mobilises $100 million for African telecoms sector
Zimbabwean businessman and investor Edd Branson has entered the mobile telecommunications space with a 100 million fund to buy equity in African GSM operators.Branson and his consortium are ey...Published: 11 May 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Fake booze booms in Zimbabwe
Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe's most populous townships, a 45-year-old man sits on a makeshift stool as he pours a brownish liquid into small bottles.An alcoholic s...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Primaries: Remaining candidates announced
Zanu-PF has announced the final list of candidates who will represent the party in the forthcoming harmonised elections with 205 candidates cleared, and only five remaining to allow for reruns....Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe telcos in another staggered price review
ZIMBABWE'S main telecommunication companies are set for another price adjustment on April 1, 2023, as operator battle to offset rising operational costs.The telecoms industry will review tarif...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 20:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to stop smuggling of beverages
Zimbabwe's beverage sector has been affected by rising cases of smuggling, a new report has shown.In a paper submitted to Cabinet, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said there had be...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Belarus spreads Zimbabwe footprint
BELARUS has increased its footprint in Zimbabwe after cabinet this week announced that it was concluding a framework to award the Eastern European country a tender to construct a 100-megawatt photovol...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Smirnoff vodka leaving Russia
The UK-based owner of popular alcohol brands says it will wind down all business operations within six monthsUK-based alcoholic beverage producer Diageo is leaving Russia due to the Western sa...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 18:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM visits Elvis Nyathi Family
On Saturday 21st May 2022, the 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement ( 1893 MHRRM) visited Mrs Nyathi, the widow of Elvis Nyathi, to offer cond...Published: 24 May 2022 at 23:04hrs | 14 | by 1893 MHRRM Bayethe Board of Directors
Rhythm City's David Genaro dies
Award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett has died, corporate communications manager for eMedia Bennum van Jaarsveld confirmed on Monday night. He was 55 years old."We've had confirmation from a clos...Published: 24 May 2022 at 13:02hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Vodacom defends appointment of Zimbabwean
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has defended the appointment of Sitholizwe Mdlalose as managing director of its South African operations, saying the company appoints the best talent that reflects its...Published: 19 May 2022 at 19:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
SA business group unhappy with rise of Zimbabwean expats
THE appointment of Sitholizwe Mdlalose as chief executive of South Africa's telecoms giant Vodacom has triggered xenophobic reactions after the country's Black Business Council (BBC) demanded that loc...Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:13hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Picking Zimbabwean Sitho Mdlalose as Vodacom SA boss raises eyebrows
The Zimbabwean diaspora seems to ...Published: 12 May 2022 at 07:13hrs | | by Gugu Lourie
Daring thief raids police and prison camps
A DARING thief admitted to breaking into houses of police and prisons and correctional services officers residing at the neighbouring Chimoio Police Depot and Harare Central Prison staff housing and s...Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sitho Mdlalose is Vodacom SA's new managing director
Vodacom Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sitholizwe 'Sitho' Mdlalose as the new managing director effective from July 1.Mdlalose, who currently serves as the managing director of ...Published: 11 May 2022 at 18:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo blasts ZANU PF over National Hero status
Professor Jonathan Moyo has accused the ruling party ZANU PF of engaging in political fraud when it comes to the conferment of the National Hero status to fallen former liberation war fighters. ...Published: 02 May 2022 at 12:50hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'You are failing to sell Mnangagwa' Nick Mngwana told
Zimbabweans in Dubai have told Government Spokesperson Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana that the government was failing to market the great works that were being done by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in rebuil...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 10:35hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man sodomized for bedding married woman
A Chegutu barber would rue the day he was born after he was forced to taste his own medicine.The man was caught enjoying the hone...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 12:03hrs | 29 | by Shelton Muchena
Putin now clearly unhinged and can't be allowed to hold entire world at ransom!
Vlad the Impaler! That was the first thing that came to mind immediately after waking up this morning!I did not, right away, understand why - but, I soon realized the unmistaken striki...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 09:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa ready to deal with Chamisa
President Mnangagwa yesterday said Government was ready to deal with threats of violence made at the weekend by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.On Sunday Mr Chamisa&n...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ariel sees heir in Raphael
VETERAN Highlanders goal minder Ariel Sibanda believes new acquisition Raphael Pitisi has all the right attributes to take over from him as the club's first choice goalkeeper.Sibanda has comma...Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu to facilitate business summit in Bulawayo
POPULAR South African media personality Sbusiso "DJ Sbu" Leope is expected to touch base in Bulawayo next month for the Hustlers Summit.After successfully working with Zimbabwean-born but Sout...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sisulu tko Ronald Lamola in an open letter
I ask you, why are some so irritated with my opinion piece? Until all daggers, some agonizingly blunt, are drawn, and some have already assumed my head must go to the guillotine in the narrowness of m...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 17:52hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu.
Not blind to justice
"YOU will definitely lose cases because you will not be able to see the demeanour of witnesses."Mr Mehluli Ndlovu, a legal practitioner (44) from Njube suburb, in Bulawayo remembers how these ...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Young warriors goalie pens 5-year Bosso deal
YOUNG Warriors goalkeeper Raphael Pitisi is the first mid-season signing for Bulawayo giants Highlanders after he penned a five-year deal.Pitisi, who made his Premiership debut in 2019 as a 17...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:10hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
This holiday season surprise your health-conscious guests with these 3 delicious reduced sugar cocktails
The 2021 holiday season is upon us. This year has been a tough one for everyone so most of us are looking forward to spending time with friends and family. Over the next few weeks, there will ...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 18:24hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Counterfeit whiskies floods Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's official distributor of Jameson Irish Whiskey is being forced to introduce extra security features on packaging of its products due to proliferation of "Counterfeit whiskies" in the country...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Roki signs landmark deal with South African telecoms giants
Zimbabwean man of the moment Roki has bagged two major endorsement deals with MTN and Vodacom through his latest hit song Screenshot.Roki has become the first Zimbabwean artist to clinch a hug...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pays tribute to Mugabe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, the late Robert Mugabe who was toppled by the military in November 2017, describing him "as a principled man who would n...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland East women's league endorses Mnangagwa candidature
THE Zanu-PF Mashonaland East provincial women's league has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's candidature ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.Addressing delegates during a women's le...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
How business incubators are helping entrepreneurs in Africa
Stanbic Bank's parent company, Standard Bank Group has provided R10.9 billion in relief to personal and SME clients across Africa in recognition of the challenges faced by SMEs as well as help them ge...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The fight against COVID-19 is everyone's responsibility
The first Saturday of this month saw local author, film maker and anti-Government activist, Tsitsi Dangarembwa, getting her first COVID-19 vaccination jab at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare. She did n...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 13:35hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
IYS saddened by Obert Gutu's gukurahundi genocide remarks
National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) chairman Obert Gutu, was quoted on Tuesday saying that the Gukurahundi Genocide is a very small, tiny fraction of the various issues the Commission ...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:37hrs | 3 | by IYS
Prince Dube courts European interest
WARRIORS' striker Prince Dube's sublime performance in the Tanzania top-flight football league has generated a lot of interest from all over the world, with his management team saying enquiries have c...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube bags another award in Tanzania
WARRIORS forward Prince Dube has won his second Player of the Month award in Tanzania after he was voted the best player for May in the Tanzania Vodacom Premier League.Dube, who recently retur...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube scores his 14th league goal for Azam
PRINCE Dube continued with his fine scoring form in the Vodacom Tanzania Mainland Premier League when he found the Target in Azam's 2-0 triumph over Biashara United at Azam Complex Stadium on Thursday...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube scoring for fun
Warriors striker Prince Dube is scoring goals for fun to lead the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League charts after banging in yet another gem on Saturday as his side Azam FC side beat KMC 2-1.The...Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube scores 13th league goal for Azam
PRINCE Dube struck his 13th league goal for Azam in the Vodacom Tanzania Mainland Premier League as his team defeated Kinondoni Municipal Council 2-1 at the Azam Complex Stadium on Saturday.Du...Published: 16 May 2021 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube gets improved contract
ZIMBABWE international forward, Prince Dube, has been handed an improved contract by Azam FC, to try and keep him at the Tanzanian club. The free-scoring forward has transformed himself as the...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube gunning for Golden Boot in Tanzania
HIS debut season at Azam might have been punctuated by injuries yet Zimbabwean striker, Prince Dube is gunning for the Golden Boot in the Vodacom Tanzania Mainland Premier League.With seven ma...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Embassy tribalism exposed!
The uncivil dance of tribalism is arguably the most wobbly and unentertaining spectacle at our embassies. This primitive practice of ethnicity is a debilitating epidemic currently eating into the inte...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Nhlanhla Moses
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